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Student Assistance Programs: History How they Succeed

7/29/2012. 2. Student Assistance Program History. Student Assistance Programs have their beginnings rooted in Employee Assistance Programs that started in the middle of 1970's to address the growing concern with substance abuse problems in young people. Some of the early pioneers include: Jim C

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Student Assistance Programs: History How they Succeed

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    1. 7/29/2012 1 Student Assistance Programs: History & How they Succeed… Presented by Rob Vincent, Director True North--Student Assistance & Treatment Services, ESD113 Sis Wenger, Exec Director National Association four Children of Alcoholics

    2. 7/29/2012 2 Student Assistance Program History Student Assistance Programs have their beginnings rooted in Employee Assistance Programs that started in the middle of 1970’s to address the growing concern with substance abuse problems in young people. Some of the early pioneers include: Jim Crowley, Community Intervention, Inc 1975 Ellen Morehouse, Student Assistance Services NY 1977 Gary Anderson, DePaul Heath Systems, WI 1978 Ken Winters, University of Minnesota 1985 Paul Moberg, University of Wisconsin 1985 Partnership to implement statewide SAP services by the 9 ESD directors, OSPI and DASA, WA State 1988

    3. 7/29/2012 3 Early programs initially dealt with prevention and intervention for substance abuse problems. Programs today in many cases focus more widely and incorporate issues that affect student achievement and a supportive learning environment related to substance abuse and dependency. Most programs deploy a professional to provide identification & referral, screening/assessment and various types of support groups or continuing care. Early programs had intensive training components (5 day) to aid in the development of school staff to create support, in recent years competition for time has reduced teaching staff availability. Student Assistance Program History

    4. 7/29/2012 4 What is a Student Assistance Program? Student Assistance Programs typically provide a comprehensive model for the delivery of K-12 prevention and intervention support services Student Assistance Programs often utilize a systems approach of effective practices, principals, and strategies to respond to student issues and challenges related to substance abuse and violence. Student Assistance Programs in partnership with parents, students, school resource officers, and community agencies seek to remove barriers that impede student success.

    5. 7/29/2012 5 Student Assistance Programs are grounded in Research!!! Prevention Principles and strategies SA programming based on need Choosing a SAP model the fits the need Mapping the program—goals, objectives, activities, evaluation

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    8. 7/29/2012 8 Basic Functions (Milgram 1989) Early Identification of problems Screening/Assessment Intervention Referral Support Groups Case-Management

    9. 7/29/2012 9 Three Types of Prevention Universal—the target population Selective—the target population is a high-risk group. Indicated—the target population is high-risk individuals.

    10. 7/29/2012 10 The Intervention Spectrum for Behavioral Disorders

    11. 7/29/2012 11 What makes a good program? School systems perform a dual function, reflecting both community values and attitudes. They also have an ideal opportunity to help with the implementation of a system of care for adolescents (Andersen 1987). The School setting is the most practical within which to implement prevention and intervention programs because of the opportunity to observe student behavior (Carlson, 1994) Elementary and Secondary approaches Why programs succeed and fail

    12. 7/29/2012 12 Creating a Supportive Learning Environment starts with: Districts have the responsibility to: create and maintain safe, civil, respectful and inclusive learning communities for students Design and implement Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan, including: Prevention Intervention Crisis response Recovery Annual review Districts have the responsibility to: create and maintain safe, civil, respectful and inclusive learning communities for students Design and implement Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan, including: Prevention Intervention Crisis response Recovery Annual review

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    14. 7/29/2012 14 Components of a Student Assistance Program Policy development and ongoing revision Foundation for program success Policies and practices which are congruent and connected to federal and state laws A comprehensive plan and logic model containing programs and services aimed at appropriate target populations, Joint development and alignment of plans with the community A framework for prevention, intervention, chemical dependency treatment

    15. 7/29/2012 15 Components of a Student Assistance Program Staff Development Identify training needs Successful approaches to training Staff development should train and empower individual school building planning teams to implement programs and provide awareness to students regarding services. Employee Assistance Programs

    16. 7/29/2012 16 Components of a Student Assistance Program Referral Process Receiving referrals from within the school and from the community Referral pathways Analysis Confidentiality and student data systems County and Community Leaders should be included in training and planning activities. The goal is to make certain that community awareness activities and programs complement each other and emphasize the understanding of complementary program development and implementation

    17. 7/29/2012 17 Components of a Student Assistance Program Problem Solving and case Management Core Team development/problem solving teams—functions roles, etc… Intervention process Keeping statistical data on program activity and students Conduct trends analyst

    18. 7/29/2012 18 Components of a Student Assistance Program Program awareness Marketing the program School/Community advisory membership Your availability as a professional

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    20. 7/29/2012 20 WEB of Influence A life domain cannot be viewed as static; they all affect the individual and are affected by the individuals perceptions and interactions with others.

    21. 7/29/2012 21 SAMHSA Categories Information Dissemination Clearinghouse/information resource centers Resource directories Media campaigns’ public service announcements Brochures Speakers Bureaus’ radio/TV appearances Information lines Education Classroom and/or small group sessions Peer leader/helper programs (peer conflict mediation programs) Bullying programs Education support groups for children of substance abusers, other at high risk of use, suicide, violence, etc. Parenting and family management classes Alternatives Drug-Free dances and parties (Operation Program/Graduation) Youth/adult leadership activities After-school programs Community recreation and drop-in centers (Boys/Girls Clubs)

    22. 7/29/2012 22 SAP resources www.nasap.org www.communityintervention.org www.nacoa.org www.recoveryschools.org www.prponline.net www.chestnut.org www.esd113.k12.wa.us

    23. 7/29/2012 23 Questions?

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